About half a million people have been told to evacuate their homes in NSW as of Thursday as disastrous floods continue to sweep the east coast which has now caused considerable damage throughout QLD and NSW.
Last week saw the destruction of Brisbane and surrounding areas as floodwaters rose to unfathomable heights before the life-threatening conditions moved south into NSW.
Lismore and Ballina were some of the worst hit earlier this week with four confirmed deaths recorded so far in Lismore.
As the clean-up and search of flooded homes continue in the northern part of the state, Lismore is also facing shortages of essentials such as food, fuel, fresh water and cash as ATMs run out of money.
Ballina in northern NSW was hit badly by the floods earlier this week. Source: AAP
Aerial images taken on Wednesday show Ballina completely covered by floodwater. Source: Facebook/NSW Incident Alerts
Lismore in the state's north is facing the devastating aftermath of the record-breaking floodwaters that swamped the city earlier this week. Source: Dan Peled/Getty Images
Photos from the affected areas show the devastating aftermath of the extreme weather conditions which saw homes demolished and streets obliterated.
Photos from around the state show locals in flooded areas continuing to search for people and pets as they scour flooded streets together in boats and rafts.
The devastating floods have also caused wildlife and cattle to be washed from their homes, ending up on suburban streets around the state.
Floods will continue throughout NSW
As of Thursday, major flooding is expected along the Hawkesbury and Nepean and Georges rivers, at Menangle, North Richmond, Penrith and Windsor on Thursday with dozens of Sydney suburbs now on high alert.
The Bureau of Meteorology also issued a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds for people in parts of Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.
Western Sydney has experienced some severe flooding on Thursday with families being rescued by helicopters. Source: Royal Australian Navy/Twitter
Residents in Sydney's south shared footage of the flooded roads as a result of heavy rainfall on Wednesday night as the NSW floods crisis continues. Source: Facebook
People in Lismore are cleaning up the damage left behind after floodwaters destroyed shops and homes. Source: Dan Peled/Getty Images
Flooded streets in Lismore, NSW on Wednesday. Source: AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
The Parramatta river in Sydney is facing its worst flooding after record rainfall caused its largest dam to overflow Source: SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images
Ballina in northern NSW is still recovering from the life-threatening floods that swept the town earlier this week. Source: Dan Peled/Getty Images
On Monday, Lismore floodwaters were at an all-time high. Source: AAP
Footage was shared online on Wednesday showing the damage caused by floods in Lismore. Source: Twitter
More heavy rainfall is expected across Sydney with fears the Parramatta river will continue to overflow as thousands of people have been evacuated. Source: SAEED KHAN/Getty Images
Areas across northern NSW were impacted the most by heavy floods this week with Clarence River near Grafton being one of many to overflow. Source: Brook Mitchell/The Sydney Morning Herald via Getty
Floodwaters are still washing away from earlier this week leaving behind huge amounts of debris to clear. Source: SAEED KHAN/ Getty Images
Lismore streets were completely flooded with residents out on boats on Monday. Source: AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
Motorists and horses were trapped on Woodburn bridge, 34km from Lismore on Monday which was the scene of catastrophic flooding on Monday. Source: ABC News
Ballina was one of the areas in northern NSW that was evacuated earlier this week after floods reach life-threatening levels. Source: Getty
A Lismore resident captured footage of the street completely underwater on Wednesday. Source: Instagram
Lismore was almost completely underwater when the flooding occured. Source: AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
People in Lismore were forced to seek refuge on the roof of their homes to avoid rising floodwaters. Source: AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
The city's McDonald's was badly hit by the floods. Source: AAP, Google Maps
So far five people have died in the NSW floods with thousands being rescued. Source: AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
Local residents of Woodburn rode down the streets on boats with buildings and traffic lights almost completely underwater on Wednesday. Source: Instagram
Bara Way Reserve, Rouse Hill, is now closed as it is currently heavily impacted by flood water💧
Please stay away from the area and avoid driving, walking or riding through floodwaters⛈ pic.twitter.com/OgAGhEXfe3
— The Hills Council (@TheHillsCouncil) March 2, 2022
Chinderah in northern NSW was also heavily flooded with residents seeking dry land. AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
Roads across the state have been forced shut due to flooding with many locals taking out boats instead. Source: AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
Cattle and wildlife have been washed away from their home with this cow ending up on a beach at the QLD and NSW border on Wednesday. Source: Facebook
Families were forced to flee across the state as water flooded took their homes. Source: AAP Image/Jason O'Brien
The water in Lismore is so high street signs were almost completely underwater. Source: Getty
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